Chicago Macaroni Salad

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My family is from Chicago. This is one of my grandma's best recipes that's been handed down. Kids love it because of the cheese cubes! It's a great potluck dish because it has a lot of color! I use salad macaroni because of its small size.

Submitted by Lisa Anne
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package salad macaroni

  • 1 cup small broccoli florets

  • ¾ cup diced Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • ½ cup dill pickle relish, with juice

  • 1 large dill pickle, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • ½ cup sliced black olives

  • ½ cup sliced green olives (Optional)

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion

  • 2 tablespoons shredded carrot

  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers

  • 1 cup light mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the salad macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water until chilled. Drain again to remove excess water.

  2. Place macaroni, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, green pepper, pickle relish, dill pickle, celery, black olives, green olives, green onion, carrot, and pimento in a salad bowl, and toss lightly to combine. In a bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, mustard, salt, sugar, and black pepper to make a smooth dressing; pour the dressing over the salad, and lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
7g Fat
27g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1143mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 171mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.